Putnam County · New York
Tree removal in Lake Carmel, NY
Lake Carmel: 2 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 70 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Lake Carmel
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 70 mph
- with trees across Putnam County
- 39
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Lake Carmel, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Aug 12, 2023 · May 15, 2018 |
| Strongest gust | 70 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Putnam County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 44 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 39 |
| Tornado reports | 2 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Putnam County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 137 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 53 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Lake Carmel
| Households | 2,910 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 9 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1956 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Central Hudson Gas & Elec Corp |
|---|---|
| New York State Elec & Gas Corp |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Lake Carmel
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1956, among older trees
- Cables and braces
- Should it come down?
- Arborist assessment
- Pruning instead of removal
Rules in New York
New York: no statewide tree-work license turned up in our research, so proof of liability insurance and workers’ compensation is the thing to ask for.
Claim complaints: New York State Department of Financial Services.
Map of Lake Carmel
Close by
- Brewster Hill
- Brewster Heights 1 with trees
- Carmel 3 with trees
- Brewster 6 with trees
- Putnam Lake 2 with trees
- Mahopac
- Cold Spring